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This is NOT How Your Story Ends
If you or your loved one have been charged with a crime, know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Being accused of a crime can be terrifying and overwhelming. If you’re reading this, it is likely you or a family member have been arrested or are currently being investigated by the police. If you feel like the sky is falling, like it’s you against the world, and you just don’t see any way through, know this is not how your story ends. Over 90% of our clients don’t spend a day in jail. Our team of trial attorneys work tirelessly to advocate for our clients. We fight to restore your reputation and to safeguard your constitutional rights.
What You Need To Know
1. The police are not your friend
It’s important to recognize that most police are not bad people – but they do have a job to do. And that job typically includes building a case against you or your loved one. It’s imperative that you not speak to law enforcement without an attorney present, even if you’re innocent – especially if you’re innocent. A criminal investigation is something you generally cannot talk your way out of. Police can, intentionally or unintentionally, twist things you say or take your statements out of context. Worse, the law allows police to use trickery or deceit to convince you to confess or turn over evidence. Police often use tactics to convince you to waive your rights and talk to them. Listen for statements like, “why do you need an attorney if you’re innocent” or “We can’t help you if you don’t tell us your side of the story.” or “If you don’t tell us what happened, we’ll just have to arrest you.” Don’t take the bait. Instead of providing a statement, invoke your right to remain silent. You can do so by respectfully and unequivocally telling law enforcement – “I want to speak with you, but I was taught to always have my lawyer present. Respectfully, I do not want to answer any questions. I wish to remain silent and invoke my right to counsel.” Check out this video on how to invoke your rights.
2. Don’t consent to a search of your cell phone, car, or home
The United States constitution protects every one of us from unreasonable searches and seizures. When you give consent to law enforcement to search your home or personal belongings, you are waiving your constitutional rights. Police officers are trained in psychological tactics to try to influence you to waive your rights. They can be intimidating and in some instances, overtly threatening. Don’t give in. Even if you feel like they are going to find the evidence eventually, insist they get a warrant. In other words, do not give them your password, do not allow them into your home, do not let them search your car. Police officers will often try to trick you to get you to open your phone up. They may tell you that you can call your parents or significant other. As soon as you open your phone to make the call, they seize your phone. Resist the temptation to waive your rights. They exist for your protection.
3. Hiring the right attorney is the single most important decision you can make
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